Study finds CEOs hired from within perform better in long term

January 20, 2010

Quick-service brands looking for a new leader to guide them back to positive results after the economic recovery may very well have the best candidate already…

Tim Hortons opens tri-branded store at Norfolk naval base

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January 20, 2010

Tim Hortons Inc. has opened its second U.S. military base location with a multi-branded restaurant at Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest naval base…

Wienerschnitzel holding cash giveaway sweepstakes

January 20, 2010

Wienerschnitzel is in the midst of a cash-giveaway sweepstakes in which a grand prize winner could receive $50,000. The Get Out from UnDer Debt contest…

Taco Bell drive-thru survey finds Americans open to healthier options

January 19, 2010

In a recently released survey commissioned by Taco Bell, 69 percent of Americans said they think having better choices in the drive-thru at quick-service…

Tasti D-Lite inks area development deal for S. Fla.

January 19, 2010

Tasti D-Lite has signed an area development agreement for Southeast Florida, the company has announced. Area Developer Robyn Vescovi has agreed to open at…

Gold Star Chili commissions wall mural for stores

January 19, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili is commissioning nationally prominent artist-illustrator C.F. Payne to paint an original mural on some of its stores. Chris Fox…

Blimpie debuts reimaging program

January 19, 2010

Blimpie has unveiled a new restaurant design that melds the past with the future by incorporating classic, contemporary Americana design concepts.   The…

Sonic to phase-in cage-free eggs

January 19, 2010

Sonic Corp. has updated its animal welfare policy to include provisions that affect its egg and pork supply chain. As part of the policy, Sonic is asking its…

NRA forecast: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

Taco Bell drive-thru survey finds Americans open to healthier options

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January 19, 2010

In a recently released survey commissioned by Taco Bell, 69 percent of Americans said they think having better choices in the drive-thru at quick-service…

Tasti D-Lite inks area development deal for S. Fla.

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January 19, 2010

Tasti D-Lite has signed an area development agreement for Southeast Florida, the company has announced. Area Developer Robyn Vescovi has agreed to open at…

Gold Star Chili commissions wall mural for stores

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January 19, 2010

Regional chain Gold Star Chili is commissioning nationally prominent artist-illustrator C.F. Payne to paint an original mural on some of its stores. Chris Fox…

Blimpie debuts reimaging program

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January 19, 2010

Blimpie has unveiled a new restaurant design that melds the past with the future by incorporating classic, contemporary Americana design concepts.   The…

Sonic to phase-in cage-free eggs

January 19, 2010

Sonic Corp. has updated its animal welfare policy to include provisions that affect its egg and pork supply chain. As part of the policy, Sonic is asking its…

NRA forecast: Restaurant sales will finally stabilize

January 19, 2010

With the economic downturn easing, the restaurant industry is expected to show gradual improvement in 2010, according to the National Restaurant…

Arby's expands value menu test

January 18, 2010

Arby's Restaurants has expanded its test of the dollar value menu to 2,500 U.S. stores, including the Louisville, Ky., market. The chain is switching to a…

Dunkin' Donuts plans re-entry into Russia

January 18, 2010

Just as Burger King is opening its first store in Russia this week, Russian business daily Vedomosti has reported that Dunkin' Donuts plans to open dozens of…

Research & Markets releases report on 2010 global QSR industry

January 18, 2010

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2010 Worldwide Fast Food Restaurants Industry Report" to its offering.   The Fast Food Restaurants…

Snack food innovator debuts Cinnabon licensed roasted nuts

January 18, 2010

Mellace Family Brands, a snack food innovator known for a diverse product line that includes tree nuts, peanuts, snack mixes and enrobed chocolate items, has…

Study finds QSRs fry oil-switch cut trans fat but raises cholesterol

January 18, 2010

A study from the University of Hawaii has found that quick-service chains are more than three times likely than independent restaurants to cook their french…